DuHamel, Gale V. 63 of Riverview, Fl., passed away November 18, 2010 at home with her family by her side. She was born in PiscatawayNJ and was a long-time resident of NY & Florida. Beloved wife & mother, she was preceded in death by her father, Melville R. Branscombe. She is survived by a loving family; mother Josephine Branscombe; husband William DuHamel; daughters Barbara Jo Schnaare & Ronnie Sue Pratt; Son William Robert; Grandchildren Samantha, Jonathan & Valerie; great-granddaughter Zoe; Son in-laws Harold Schnaare and Oliver Pratt; Brothers Robert Branscombe, Peter Branscombe, Melville Branscombe & David Branscombe; Sister in-laws Diane, Patricia & Barbara. She was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a retired sgt. for the FL. Dept. of Corrections.

Visitation 1pm with memorial services to take place at 2pm Monday, November 22, 2010 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Riverview FL. Donations can be made in her name to Life Path Hospice 3725 Upper Creek Dr., Ruskin FL 33573.